Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 242 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623906
Common Names
- Cotyledon Papillaris
- Papillaris Plant
- Papillaris's Plant
Synonyms
- Cotyledon acaulon Walt. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Cotyledon cuneata E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]
- Cotyledon glandulosa N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Cotyledon glutinosa Schönland [unknown]
- Cotyledon gracilis Haw. [unknown]
- Cotyledon gracilis Harv. [unknown]
- Cotyledon jacobseniana Poelln. [unknown]
- Cotyledon meyerii Harv. [unknown]
- Cotyledon muirii Schönland [unknown]
- Cotyledon pseudogracilis Poelln. [unknown]
- Cotyledon gracilis sensu Harv., Schonl., non Haw. [deprecated]
Description
Cotyledon papillaris (also called Papillate Cotyledon, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cotyledon papillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotyledon papillaris has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotyledon papillaris is a succulent native to South Africa. It is best grown in a warm, dry environment with bright, direct light. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by seed. The seeds need to be sown on a well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 70-85°F (21-29°C) for germination.
Where to Find Cotyledon papillaris
Cotyledon papillaris is native to South Africa and can be found in temperate forests.
Cotyledon papillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotyledon papillaris?
Cotyledon papillaris
What type of plant is Cotyledon papillaris?
Shrub
Where does Cotyledon papillaris originate from?
South Africa
Species in the Cotyledon genus
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon barbeyi,
Cotyledon campanulata,
Cotyledon cuneata,
Cotyledon eliseae,
Cotyledon orbiculata,
Cotyledon papillaris,
Cotyledon pendens,
Cotyledon tomentosa,
Cotyledon velutina,
Cotyledon woodii,
Cotyledon elongata,
Cotyledon adscendens,
Cotyledon gloeophylla,
Cotyledon egglii,
Cotyledon xanthantha,
Cotyledon petiolaris,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,